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Detect / Remove a keylogger?

I received an email that went straight to spam indicating the sender had installed a keylogger on my computer and copied all my contacts, etc. etc. My concern is, they do actually have one of my passwords (for one or possibly 2 accounts) which they typed into the email threat. Can I just change my password from a different computer or how can I detect whether a keylogger was installed? What steps should I take next to ensure I don't get hacked, etc.?


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Posted on Apr 15, 2020 1:01 PM

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Posted on Apr 15, 2020 1:06 PM

It's a known scam. All they have is a password from a compromised website. Disregard it.

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Forward it as an attachment to reportphishing@apple.com 

I would certainly change that password everywhere you use it.

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Detect / Remove a keylogger?

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